Thursday, 8 November is the day of the combating and preventing bullying among pupils.
After bullying in primary school, cyberbullying and the role of the bystander, The 2018 campaign focuses on sexist and sexual cyberbullying., with particular attention paid to online violence linked to the dissemination of intimate images without the victims« knowledge ("non-consensual sexting »or revenge porn).
While we wait to tell you more about how the day unfolded, let's take a look at revenge porn.
Revenge porn or non-consensual sexting, what is it?
Revenge porn or revenge pornography is characterised by sexually explicit content that is publicly shared online without the consent of the person appearing in the content, with the aim of seeking revenge.
Often initiated by a former partner, revenge porn is posted online with the intention of harming or embarrassing the person depicted in the photo or video. It can also be initiated by a hacker who will demand a sum of money to remove the exposed content.
What does the law say about revenge porn?
Article 67 of the Act of 7 March 2016 on a digital Republic (known as the Lemaire Law) expanded the criminal code by creating, under Articles 226-1 and 226-2 (offence of wilful invasion of privacy by transmitting private conversations or by capturing and disseminating images), a new Article 226-2-1 which strengthens criminal penalties in specific cases involving sexual content.
Thus, the sexual nature of the content is an aggravating circumstance, since the offence carries a sentence of one to two years' imprisonment and a fine of €45,000 to €60,000.
Key point: The law punishes the offence of «revenge porn» regardless of whether the person consented to the initial recording of the video or images. The mere fact that the distribution, particularly on the Internet, takes place without the person's consent is sufficient.
What should you do if you encounter a situation involving «revenge porn»?
If you find yourself in a situation involving «revenge porn», you can contact us directly for help and advice to support you in your efforts. e-Childhood/3018.
Below are the first tips to follow:
– Report the dissemination of compromising images or comments to the relevant website/social network/platform; ;
– Take screenshots of the content in question; ;
– Block the malicious caller; ;
– Report the profile to the following addresses: www.pointdecontact.net or www.internet-signalement.gouv.fr ;
– Do not face the situation alone; talk to someone you trust. ;
– If necessary, in a school setting, discuss it with a member of the educational community (school counsellor, nurse, teacher, etc.) or the head teacher. ;
– File a complaint at the police station or gendarmerie, with supporting screenshots, accompanied by a parent or adult if you are a minor.
You can reach us at any time the Digital Brigade of the National Gendarmerie via https://www.gendarmerie.interieur.gouv.fr/Digital Brigade
She does not take complaints, but she can refer you to the appropriate authority.
To avoid finding yourself in such a situation:
Revenge porn is often the result of sexting gone wrong. The most obvious way to protect yourself is to avoid sending images (photos, videos) of yourself naked or in a sexual context. Even if you send them to someone you trust, you never know what they might do with them in a day or two, a week or a year.
It is therefore more prudent to refrain from sending such images.
However, if you do so, ensure that you are not recognisable by keeping your face out of the frame. Avoid any distinctive features or elements that could identify you.
